Mild Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Written by Megan Kinder.
Mild dermatitis herpetiformis is an extremely itchy rash made of bumps and blisters. The rash is chronic, which means it continues over a long period of time. What can cause Mild Dermatitis Herpetiformis? You guessed it... unknown! The cause of mild dermatitis herpetiformis is unknown. However, there is a strong link to celiac sprue disease (gluten insensitivity).

Information on Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Written by Megan Kinder with some information gathered information from works by Hull CM, Zone JJ, including the 3rd edition of "Dermatitis herpetiformis and linear IgA bullous dermatosis. In: Bolognia" and works from Habif TP, including his 5th edition of "Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy."
Everyone online these days seems to be searching for Information on Dermatitis herpetiformis. That's no surprise, as the rash usually begins in people age 20 and older -- those who grew up in the internet generation. Children can sometimes be affected. The disease is seen in both men and women. Thought to be an autoimmune disorder, the cause is widely considered unknown. Dermatitis herpetiformis has been linked to gluten sensitivity -- or celiac sprue disease -- in the small bowel.

Dermatitis Herpetiformis Picture
This photo originates from Hardin MD, and we hope that you find this helpful in your quest for a Dermatitis Herpetiformis photograph.
Dermatitis Herpetiformis picture. Here is a patient with a case of Dermatitis Herpetiformis.